With all of our imperfections, we begin and end each day at the foot of the cross. It is here where our story begins and we pray it is where it will end. "Jesus said: Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." ~Matthew 11:28-30~

Listen to God's voice at the foot of the crucifix." ~St. Gaspar del Bufaro~

Sunday, October 13, 2013

American Heritage Girls Make A Difference Day

As our sweet little American Heritage Girl's Troop continues, I hope to share more posts here. I've found that it's helpful to find ideas on Pinterest and other places for planning purposes. Whether it be a craft or service project, it's nice to be able to see what others are doing:)

Last Saturday was the National "Make A Difference Day" for American Heritage Girls. I am just loving all of the service projects that go hand in hand with our mission... To Love God, Cherish our family, Honor our Country and Serve in our community. Service really is at the heart of sharing love with one another and the girls are seeing that first hand. We are made to serve and get beyond ourselves; The proof in that always shines through!

For this service project, the girls chose to make care packages for patients undergoing chemotherapy. "Chemo Care Packs" were inspired by Life as a Survivor and a flyer with gift ideas quickly went out! The girls collected the items for about a month and came together to make these lovely gift bags to be delivered to a local oncology office. These were some of the suggestions:

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Oh my word!! This is such a special and meaningful project that the girls took part in! I'm going to share the link with some of the moms in our homeschool group who have girls in the same program. Last Saturday, the girls in our homeschool group camped out near the site of the Hike for Life TX and took part in it. Way to go to all of the amazing American Heritage Girls out there!!

What a great idea. Getting ready to start a troop in Northwest Corpus Christi and there is a cancer treatment center right across from where I live. Thinking this would be such a beautiful program to institute.

How did you go about finding a hospital/out patient facility to donate them to? That would be a wonderful project for our children to participate in . Especially since cancer hits home for most families

Favorite Prayers

A Prayer of the Cure' of Ars, St. John Vianney (Patron Saint of Priests) in the Year of The Priest

I love you, O my God and my only desire is to love you until the last breath of my life. I love you, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving you, than live without loving you. I love you, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love you eternally....My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love you, I want my heart to repeat it to you as often as I draw breath.Amen

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The Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)

Soul of Christ, sanctify me

Body of Christ, save me

Blood of Christ, inebriate me

Water from Christ's side, wash me

Passion of Christ, strengthen me

O good Jesus, hear me

Within Thy wounds hide me

Suffer me not to be separated from Thee

From the malicious enemy defend me

In the hour of my death call me And bid me come unto Thee That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels Forever and ever.

Amen

The Anima Christi is a prayer from around the 14th century. It is still widely used after receiving the body and blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.